Two seats up for grabs in race

Incumbent, 3 others vying to be Scioto Township trustees

2:57 AM,
Oct. 16, 2013

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Being fiscally responsible is the one of the key issues in a Scioto Township trustee race featuring four candidates pursuing two seats.

John Wetzel, who was appointed as a trustee a year ago, is seeking to retain his seat, while three challengers - Missy Butt, Scott Smith and Ryan Wade - alsoare seeking to be elected Nov. 5. Trustee Tom Straub decided not to run for re-election. Township trustees have oversight of township operations, primarily in the areas of cemeteries, roads and fire and EMS protection.

Wetzel said spending money wisely is something the board tries to do, in addition to ...